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Georgian government lashes out at EU after warnings of visa-free regime freeze
The EU has toyed with the idea of suspending visa-free travel privileges for Georgians in light of Georgian Dream's increasing authoritarianism and pivot away from European values.
Serbia’s Vucic to attend Moscow Victory Day parade despite EU warnings
Brussels has warned that Vucic’s presence at the May 9 parade could effectively end Serbia’s European integration process.
International envoy blocks funding for ruling Bosnian Serb party
Decision follows a series of steps by Republika Srpska towards secession from Bosnia, triggered by the entity’s President Milorad Dodik.
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Colombia’s import surge deepens trade deficit
Colombia's trade deficit expanded sharply in February 2025 to reach $1.24bn, a 63% increase from the same month in 2024, driven by a significant rise in imports, according to government agencies.
Inhabitants of earthquake-hit Istanbul spend night in parks and other open spaces amid aftershock fears
Frustration as stores hike prices of first-aid kits and tents.
LatAm set to be world's slowest-growing region as World Bank slashes forecasts
Economic expansion for region projected to be slowest globally as external pressures mount
IMF maintains Argentina growth forecast, expressing confidence in Milei
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its 5.5 per cent growth projection for Argentina in 2025, despite global trade uncertainty.
Donald Trump Jr. heads to Budapest in push to expand Trump family's business ties in CEE
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the US president, is set to visit Budapest this Friday as part of a regional tour aimed at deepening the Trump family's commercial footprint in Central and Eastern Europe.
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India unveils retaliatory steps against Pakistan over Pahalgam terror attack
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has rolled out a stringent five-point plan targeting Pakistan, in the wake of a deadly terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians.
First attempt to arrest Bosnian Republika Srpska President Dodik fails
Representatives of the State Investigation and Police Agency (SIPA) surrounded Republika Srpska’s government building, but were prevented from entering.
Ukraine recalls ambassador to Brazil as tensions grow over Lula's Moscow visit
Ukraine has recalled its ambassador to Brazil without naming a successor, leaving its embassy in Brasília under a chargé d’affaires until at least 2026, the foreign ministry confirmed.
Mexico rejects bleak IMF recession forecast
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected IMF forecasts predicting the country's economy will contract by 0.3% in 2025, insisting her government's economic strategies will counteract the impact of US tariffs.
US forces withdraw from military base in Syria's Al-Hasakah province, Al-Watan reports
US troops and military equipment have begun withdrawing from a US military base in al-Shaddadi in Syria's Al-Hasakah province.
Iran and China to exchange presidential visits soon
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hailed his discussions with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during his visit to Beijing on April 23.
Kosovo shuts down Serbian-run water company in Strpce as tensions rise
Closure is part of Pristina’s efforts to curb parallel institutions operating under Belgrade’s directives within Kosovo.
Tajikistan: Big purge at Interior Ministry
Personnel moves seen as part of effort to ensure dynastic transfer of power.
Panic grips Istanbul as inhabitants flood onto streets following 6.2-magnitude earthquake
151 people hurt jumping from buildings. Mobile networks collapse. Roads gridlocked as people attempt to exit city.
Turkey restricts planned caesarean deliveries, MP protests at latest assault on women's rights
Lawmaker objects to mentality that "sees women as nothing more than birth machines".
Ukraine rejects Trump's seven-point peace plan
A key meeting between the coalition of the willing European leaders, Ukraine and the US negotiating team in London was cancelled on April 23 after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected a seven-point plan.
Series of earthquakes shake Istanbul
Largest quake measured at 6.2-magnitude. Event another reminder future could bring a calamity in the 7s or higher.